Leadership Team

Pastor Michael & Amanda Montgomery

Lead Pastor

Pastor Michael and Amanda love people and have a heart to reach the lost, unchurched and de-churched. Called as church planters with 20+ years of experience in ministry, they are the founding pastors of Pursue Life Church. Their mission is to love people unconditionally and lead them to life in Christ.Their heart is to connect people in life-giving relationships with Jesus and fellow followers. They accomplish this through relevance, evangelism, community, discipleship, and serving in every way with excellence.

Tristan and Holly Montgomery

Executive Pastor

Pastor Tristan leads the ministry team in the establishment and ongoing direction of ministries, as well as, supports the lead Pastor in the fulfillment of the church's mission. Holly serves on the Kid's Life Ministry Team and the Worship Team.

Chris Wirth

Discipleship Pastor

Pastor Chris is responsible for guiding and equipping members to develop and live in relationships of full discipleship. Pastor Chris is also the Director of Pursue Life School of Ministry, and serves as a leader on the Next Steps Team.

Leighton and Tori Stacey

Connection Pastor and Church Administrator

Pastor Leighton is responsible for ensuring that people are connecting, building healthy community, and growing small group ministry. He works in coordination with the Discipleship Pastor and serves as a leader on our Next Steps Team. Tori is the Church Administrator and the Director of Kid's Life Ministry.

Caitlin and Reese Webb

Director of Graphics and Media

Caitlin oversees our media aspects including our website, social media, app and Sunday morning production. Her Husband, Reese is the leader of the Usher team.

Crystal and Drew Waters

Women's Ministry

Crystal leads our Women's Ministry. Her role includes guiding the Women of Pursue Life and organizing group outings, events and retreats. Her husband, Drew is an Elder for Pursue Life.

Keith Caprara

Community Care Pastor

Pastor Keith leads the Community Care team which helps care for our church community and local community.

Judy Birmann

Director of Hope for the Homeless

Judy has a heart for the Homeless and the hurting in our local community. She oversees our homeless ministry to ensure those in need receive care and encouragement.

Garrett Murko

Youth Pastor

Pastor Garrett is the leader of our Pursue Life Youth. He also serves as drummer on the Worship Team.

Jeffery and Tiffany Joyner

Men's Ministry

Jeffery leads the Men's Ministry which includes coordinating fellowship events and retreats. His wife, Tiffany is the Leader of our First Impressions team.

Board of Trustees

This is our board of trustees who help with oversight of the church and and serve as a pastoral advisory board.

Jeffrey Joyner – Chris Ard – Shannon Cooper

Board of Elders

This is our board of elders who help advise the direction of the church, facilitate vision and our culture.

Lamar Martin – Don Wilson – Andrew Waters

Our mission is to love people unconditionally and lead them to life in Jesus Christ.

Contact us

Sunday Experience Address:
University Commons Building
University West Florida
11000 University Pkwy
Pensacola, FL 32514